Extended Essay agreement for Sciences at WFS

__Successful
extended essays in science have historically those that have involved
experimental work conducted under the supervision of WFS faculty during the
summer. Students wishing to complete an EE in science can
do so in chemistry, biology, or physics. They must have projects approved by
the appropriate teacher on an ongoing basis. An initial idea being
approved does not guarantee the approval of a later stage/fleshed out
proposal. This is to ensure (1) safety, (2) accessibility to and availability
of equipment, (3) human subjects issues (i.e, using humans as research
subjects)

Students will have to commit to three weeks in the summer (most likely three
weeks in July) to do experimental work on campus with a teacher
supervisor. This will likely be half days for approximately this length
of time. This will be made known to families so that timing of summer
travel, employments can be arranged appropriately.

Because of this time and resource commitment, students doing science EE's must stay current with their ongoing assignments
throughout the spring. In some cases, this may mean doing some
preliminary work on the extended essay over spring break or coincident with
other class work.

Considering an extended essay in biology? Please consult the following: